Ashleigh Gentle, a 10-time consecutive winner, will miss the Noosa Triathlon to focus on her T100 title push.
Freshly minted world champion Matthew Hauser will headline the event after winning gold in Wollongong, ending Australia's 15-year drought.
Australia's 15-year world championship drought has ended with Hauser's win.
Hauser, 27, will participate in the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km victory lap at the 42nd Noosa Triathlon.
Author's summary: Hauser leads Noosa Triathlon.